by Charlotte Fisher What do hardcore surveillance and video games have in common? Jen Whitson knows, and it’s not what you’d expect. The theme of the first day of MIGS seemed to be all about metrics and monetization. Jen Whitson (postdoctoral fellow at TAG, the Technoculture Art and Games Research Centre at Concordia University) kicked… Continue reading Fascination With the Measured
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Chasing the Carrot
by Lana Polansky Around 6:00 pm, after the last talk I attended stopped a bit short, I sat down with a friend and a new acquaintance and chatted, keeping my eye out for custodial staff. I had heard the word “product” a lot that first day of the 2013 Montreal International Game’s Summit, on the… Continue reading Chasing the Carrot
Apply now: Pixelles Game Incubator II
Come make a game with us! The Pixelles Game Incubator is back for a second round! It’s a free, six week workshop series designed to help ten women make their first game! Whether it’s a platformer, education, or historical dramas, you’ll be able to make the game of your heart’s desire. You should apply if: 1. You identify… Continue reading Apply now: Pixelles Game Incubator II
Now Open: Pixelles Mentorship Program!Programme de mentorat maintent ouvert!
We’re re-opening our Pixelles Mentorship Program application, indefinitely! Are you a woman looking to join the game industry within the next six months? Let us help you, by letting you talk 1-on-1 with a professional in your dream job and get real, human advice on the best way to advance your career. Seriously though, it’s… Continue reading Now Open: Pixelles Mentorship Program!Programme de mentorat maintent ouvert!
Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!
Beer and wine and soda were drunk, delicious hors d’oeuvres were consumed, business cards were exchanged, prizes were won, and careers were advanced! Thank you to everyone who came out to support women making games. Gamerwife also posted a nice write-up of the event, with her own pictures. For invitations to our future events, be… Continue reading Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!
You’re Invited: Celebrate Mentorship!Vous êtes invités: Célébrez mentorat!
What: Social & networking event hosted by WIGI MTL & Pixelles When: August 21 2013, 6pm-9pm Where: 3863 Boul Saint-Laurent, Suite 206 (Google maps) Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/552498724813959/ If you’re a game developer that supports women making games, you should come and network! Mentors and apprentices that are participating in the Pixelles mentorship program, or those… Continue reading You’re Invited: Celebrate Mentorship!Vous êtes invités: Célébrez mentorat!
Pixelles ShowcaseDémo de Pixelles
With tremendous help and support from the games industry Pixelles is proud to present its first showcase! Over the course of six weeks, thirteen women became first-time game makers and created games of their very own! We invite you to come out, play games, munch on some snacks, chat with some friendly people, and celebrate… Continue reading Pixelles ShowcaseDémo de Pixelles
Call for MentorsAppel aux mentors
The time for Pixelles is almost here! January is coming and we’re looking for some great mentors to help our participants along the way. Starting in week #2, we’ll be asking women from the industry to come in for an hour or two to speak about their experience in games and how they got started,… Continue reading Call for MentorsAppel aux mentors
Info Session Wrap UpWrap-up: séance d’info
The information session went wonderfully! We were beyond happy with everyone who showed up! Whether you were an applicant, a potential mentor, passerby, or a supporter, it was nice to see so much enthusiasm for the program. If you couldn’t make it out to the info session for whatever reason you can still download the… Continue reading Info Session Wrap UpWrap-up: séance d’info